Bike Commuters

If you believe that “Commuter Bikes” should be multi-geared, have fenders, racks and a chainguard then click here. If you are looking for a simple to maintain, fair weather “singlespeed commuter bike” that has a little bit of flair, then read on.

KHS Bicycles have always offered a big selection when it comes to “Urban” bikes; the KHS Urban Uno is one of their three singlespeed/fixed gear offerings. The Urban Uno comes with decent specs such a 520 Reynolds DB CrMo Frame, a CrMo Fork, 44t Gold crankset and alloy fenders.

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I’ve always been a fan of singlespeed bikes, since my commute is flat and I live in sunny SoCal, the Urban Uno is perfectly suited for my ride to work. Singlespeed bikes are also easy to maintain, lighter and there are no derailleurs to adjust.

You may love or hate the KHS Urban Uno’s style; I actually like it. It does not scream vanilla Singlespeed or hipster fixie bike. The geometry of the bike was comfortable, the cockpit didn’t feel tight nor too stretched out. I was pleasantly surprised that the saddle was very comfortable; some OEM saddles tend to be too hard and fall in the numb nuts category. The cowhorn bar is another love/hate affair; although stylish, they do lack more than two hand positions. I’m not a toe-clip type of rider, but I gave the Wellgo pedals a chance — unfortunately, they sucked so I swapped them for my Crank Bros Quattro pedals.

The fenders that come with the KHS Urban Uno do serve a purpose; they did a great job when I rode over little puddles of water, but I doubt that they would do very well in a downpour. My ride takes me across a couple of railroad tracks; the rims and tires always gave me a good sense of confidence and their durability was not an issue. The Kenda Kontenders are a great choice of tires for those of us who commute. I never got a puncture and they seemed to roll rather fast.

For those who would like to add a rear rack, the Urban Uno does come with eyelets, but you may have to get longer screws since the fenders will be sharing the same holes at the dropouts. The Urban Uno’s frame also has room for your hydration needs; it comes with two sets of threaded bosses for your water bottle holders. Another feature of the Urban Uno is that if you want to go fixie style, you can. Although the fixed gear cog is not provided, the rear hub is threaded for one. I did not get the chance to ride the bike as a fixed geared bike.

The MSRP of the bike is at $489.00, if you are looking for a singlespeed commuter, the Urban Uno is certainly worth a look

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Well, after many delays, some horrible weather and a variety of other half-baked excuses, the review of this cargo-hauling machine is coming very soon…probably early next week. Stay tuned!

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For several weeks I got to test Chicago’s very own Po Campo Rack Tote during the perfect time of the year to be heading out around town on a bike.

My set-up with the Po Campo

Versus my usual voluminous pannier set-up

First order of business was to empty my current “gender-neutral” pannier and repack this rack tote for my daily bike commute. The founders of Po Campo say that their bike products “bring Functional Freedom to women who bike.”

I was skeptical that such a bag could possibly suit my needs and carry all the odds and ends I often find myself toting around, so I packed and unpacked it on a day I met a friend for a picnic lunch to test if this stylish bag could indeed be functional:

To my amazement, this tote held all my needs – spare tubes/tools, mini pump, hat, cosmetic bag, random papers, camera, rain jacket, snacks, wallet, keys and cell phone – plus a Neat Sheet for laying out our picnic lunch. It’s a real “Mary Poppins” bag. If I needed to carry an extra pair of shoes, I’m sure I could fit those in the bag, too, though I may suggest adding a separate shoe/large item compartment that would help keep the grime of shoes off the rest of the bag’s items.

Unlike the awkward handles that can make carrying my pannier unwieldy, this tote’s adjustable shoulder strap tucks neatly away while riding and allows for ease of carrying off the bike.

This bag comes with reflective striping on the velcro straps along the front and back – that also serve to stabilize the bag on the bike rack as needed and can be a useful place to attach a rear light. These straps will not work quite as well to stabilize the bag on a rack with a solid platform since there is no place to loop the straps in the center. Perhaps straps that loop around at each corner of the rack (like a typical trunk bag) could offer more stability. I also would prefer additional reflective striping along the side of the bag – maybe added to the adjustable straps that loop around the bottom of the rack – so as to increase side visibility. With the solid gold vinyl tote I tested, however, the fabric provided some of its own reflectiveness. In fact, this rack tote/purse got noticed quite a bit during my rides with it and I received plenty of compliments and questions from both guys and gals.

The fabrics Po Campo uses are water and fade resistant; it seemed the gold vinyl may have been a bit more water resistant – and the couple times I did get caught in a rain shower, no water got into the bag. Even without waterproof zippers, I had the shoulder strap tucked in along the top of the bag and it rested over the top zipper to sufficiently keep the rain out.

On the bike commuting days that I knew I might need more cargo space – like for that grocery trip after work – the rack tote fit nicely on the rack with my pannier. My pannier does not rise above the level of the rack, so it did not interfere with the tote resting on the rack; if you are using it with a pannier that will not allow the bag to site flush on the top of the rack, the bag may tilt to one side.
Sitting flush:

Slight tilt:

This bike rack tote comes with ample interior space – not so cavernous that your items will get lost or buried but not limiting. This gold tote came with a flashy purple lining and and a single zippered interior pocket which was good for holding a slim wallet , pen or other small incidentals.

The external pocket is also flush against the bag so as not to catch on your clothes when you carry it off the bike. For me, it held my keys and cell phone which I wanted to keep readily accessible. A few extra conveniently accessible pockets / compartments would have been useful for quickly stowing my bike light and computer when I would park my bike.

The ladies (Emily and Maria) behind Po Campo continue to update their products and add new styles to their bag and accessories line-up. Having tested this bag, I can say they know their audience and have developed bags that will not disappoint.

I enjoyed bike commuting all around Chicago with this sleek Po Campo rack tote.

A bit of trivia – do you know where the name Po Campo comes from?

If you guessed the character in Lonesome Dove, you’re right!
Just like the character, this Po Campo dances to the beat of its own drum , developing a bike business geared at female cyclists and keeping its production running locally in Chicago.

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I’ve been testing the Mission Workshop Vandal Cargo Backpack for the last few months. Before I get into the details of the review, below is some information regarding the bag.

The Vandal

The meat and potatoes of this bag is that you can carry anything from meat to potatoes and all food groups in between, in a weatherproof and flawlessly constructed example of what is rapidly setting the urban backpack standard.

* 3 weatherproof compartments
* 2 external accessory pockets
* Expanding cargo compartment
* Messenger bag durability
* Water-resistant urethane coated zippers
* Rugged internal frame
* Made in America with a lifetime warranty

Dimensions – Compact
Measures – 15” x 21” x 6”
Volume – 1,800 cu. in. / 30 L / 6.75 Gallons
Dimensions – Expanded
Measures – 15” x 21” x 12”
Volume – 4,000 cu. in. / 65 L / 15 Gallon
Price: $239

I’ve been using this bag for just about everything I need a big bag for. I’ve spent countless miles with it on my bike whether I am going to and from work or picking up some groceries; I have also used the Vandal for a recent camping trip. I’ve always preferred backpacks to carry my stuff while commuting, so when the opportunity to review the Vandal came up, I jumped on it.

One of my favorite features of the Vandal is its pretty green color. It’s definitely a nice contrast against a busy scene of cars in traffic. This is good because everyone knows that visibility is a bike commuter’s best friend.

The Vandal has 4 large compartments that can host your clothing, food, shoes, and beer. I was able to separate my shoes from my clothes, which is nice because I don’t want either of them to touch during transport. For one, I don’t want any dirt from my shoes to get on my clothes, and I wouldn’t want my clothes to smell like my feet. In my previous bag, I’d have to wrap up my shoes with a plastic bag before putting them in.

In the compartment close to my back, my 17″ laptop and charger called it home with room to spare.

The Vandal offers wide straps with multiple height adjustments for the chest strap.

Mission Workshop claims the Vandal is water resistant. Since I didn’t see any rain during the time that I was testing the bag, I decided to call on the help of my garden hose. I set it to a nice shower-like spray and made sure the bag was thoroughly soaked. Just to let you know, I kept the hose on for about 5 minutes.

…like water off a duck’s back

When I opened the zippers I found the inside contents of the bag were nice and dry. Good job Vandal!

When I first learned about Mission Workshop and the Vandal, I thought, “that’s a nice backpack.” Though it has some great features like the water resistant material and zippers and multi location cargo holders, I was more impressed with the fact that they offer a Lifetime Warranty. Yeah I know that the $239 sticker price is a bit steep, but you’re paying for a good quality bag and based on their warranty, you can pretty much do no wrong and they’ll still fix it for you. Well, there are exceptions, but you’ll have to read about it.

Let me get into the adjustibility of the Vandal. As I’ve mentioned you have a chest strap that can be position higher or lower to provide a better fit for the rider. You also receive the standard height adjustment on the shoulder straps. What stuck out the most about this back pack is that it had additional straps to either tilt in/out the bag to make it easier to carry. This feature is pretty helpful especially if you’re carrying a heavier load. Personally I like having my cargo as close to my back as possible.

Though I’m 5’7″ the Vandal fit me just fine. But if you were any shorter, this bag might be a bit big on you. But don’t worry, Mission Workshop has a smaller bag — actually its their medium version called the Rambler.

When it comes to stability, the Vandal is pretty darn secure. If you’ve ever carried cargo on your back that cause you to use your bag’s full capacity, then you’ll understand that when you’re on your bike taking off from a red light, your backpack will sway back and forth. The Vandal was pretty stable when I had a full load in the bag. I expanded it to make sure that all my stuff fit. To prevent it from swaying side to side when sprinting out of the intersection, I previously adjusted the tilt straps and I also adjust these straps below to make sure that my cargo was secured in its place. You see the orange part of the clip in the photo below? That right there is spring loaded and there’s enough tension on it to prevent your buckles from slipping out of place.

Last but not least, “does the bag keep pointy objects from touching my back?” Absolutely. The “back” part of the bag is reinforced with some sort of rugged frame to prevent your machetes or bike parts from poking you.

For the commuter who prefers a backpack over panniers or a messenger bag, a bag like the Mission Workshop Vandal would be a good fit for you. It’s full of features, compartments and if you can get over the the initial sticker shock of the bag, you end up with a product that is designed to last longer than most cars on the road. I gotta be honest with you, it’s their warranty that sold me on the Vandal. Nowadays, its pretty rare to see a “lifetime warranty” on products. Some may have 30-90 days or even up to 2 years. But the words “lifetime” was music to my ears. If anything, just consider it an investment.

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A while ago I had done a few reviews for Peace Coffee. They had sent me what they call Blue Ox to test out. Read my review on MtnBikeRiders.com

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Fixing bikes can be a grimy business…greasy chains, that black stuff from brake pads, road goo and the sticky residue that leaks out of waterbottles full of sports drink. Normally, I try to wear gloves when doing the really dirty tasks, but sometimes I get started before I remember to slip on a pair…and things get filthy fast.

Over the course of my working life, I’ve had my share of “dirty jobs”…construction and demolition, lots of factory jobs, working at a shipping port, even a brief stint in an automotive garage (gasp!). I’ve tried pretty much everything under the sun to clean my hands after a long day — from special soaps like GoJo and Lava to lanolin-based “Goop” to straight diesel fuel. Most of these types of products do a great job of cleaning, but they often leave hands dry and cracked as they strip away moisture from the skin. I’m always on the lookout for something that will get my hands clean but also keep them soft and supple…after all, I’ve got a baby to handle and I don’t want to scratch his tender skin with my rough, callused hands!

One of my coworkers turned me onto ShiKai’s “Biker Soap”. I was intrigued, so we sent an email to ShiKai to request a sample. A few days later, a box came in the mail containing a full-size pump bottle and a handful of trial-size bottles of Biker Soap. Closeted metrosexuals (like myself) and those who appreciate natural plant-based hair and skin products may be familiar with the ShiKai brand…they pack a lot of good stuff into their products and have a good philosophy in regard to their business practices.

Here’s a bit about the soap from ShiKai’s website:

–Quickly removes the toughest oils, grease and road dirt.

–Is gentle. Won’t damage or dry skin and will leave hands soft, smooth and moisturized.

–A natural cleanser which contains no drying agents or harsh chemicals, no pumice or abrasives.

–Gentle enough for the whole family to use everyday.

–Contains no animal ingredients and is not tested on animals

I got my hands nice and dirty and gave this stuff a trial run…before:

and after:

My hands weren’t 100% clean…this soap leaves a bit of grime behind in the deep recesses of my skin. But, my hands were soft and smooth after using it…no sandblasted feeling like with other grease-removing soaps. I can live with a tiny bit of dirt in exchange for soft hands and no chemical burns! I sent one of the trial-size bottles to Moe, and he didn’t particularly care for it — he thought it didn’t do a thorough-enough cleaning job for his taste. Some of the other sample bottles went to friends here in Tampa, and they gave the Biker Soap more favorable reviews.

Overall, I liked it…but one aspect I really didn’t care for was the overwhelming scent of tea tree oil that emanates from this soap. That smell gives me flashbacks to my years working in a health food store when I first moved to Florida — a mostly-unpleasant time in my life. Tea tree oil gives the soap a bit of natural antibacterial properties and may help with the moisturizing effects of the soap…but MAN, I don’t like that smell!

Anyhow, Biker Soap is certainly worth a try…and around $8.00 for a 12 oz pump bottle, it’s a pretty good deal, too. I’d rather use something more natural like this soap than other grease-removing products on the market — and I can hold my nose while I wash.

Check out ShiKai’s complete line of products by visiting their website.

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The Torker T-450E is a bicycle that some people me frown upon and some people may be curious about it. The concept of a Hybrid bike is quite an interesting one, not really an electric moped and not really a traditional bicycle, but a bike that assists you to pedal.

As a rider that has ridden most types of bikes, (yes, I even ridden a recumbent) I was quite pleased with the ergonomics, looks and comfort of this bicycle. Although I prefer more aerodynamic bikes, having had a surgery in my shoulder a little while ago I welcomed the upright position and angle of the handlebars.

As far as a bike goes, the Torker T-450 is well equipped with a rear rack, fenders, adjustable stem, 5 speed Sturmey-Archer hub and a chainguard. Yes, the bike is heavy compared to motor-less bikes, but surprisingly light to comparable electric bikes. The bike’s heft does not affect the handling of the bike, in fact, this bike is well balanced. As a previous owner of a bicycle with an electric kit, I can say that these type of bikes have come a long way in weight and handling characteristics.

The Torker T-450E is powered by a lithium polymer battery which is controlled by a trigger-like accelerator mounted on the left hand side of the handle bars. The juice is then delivered to a protanium motor in the front hub. (by the way, both hubs are NOT made out of plastic)

Riding the Torker T-450E took a little while to get used to. Once the ignition has been switched to on and the switch on the trigger accelerator is also on, the bike’s hybrid system engages as soon as you start pedaling without pressing on the trigger. The light pedaling sensation makes you shift and start pedaling a little harder, once you hit a high cruising speed, the pedal-assist disengages altogether. This took a little time to get used to, if I wanted to engage the pedal-assist system, I had to slow down for it to engage. The system will also disengage if you start pedaling, even if you are pressing on the trigger, that means no free lunch!

So how fast does it really go? I grabbed my handy GPS and tested the bike’s top speed on a flat road and I achieved 14.3 mph. Keep in mind that I weight about 178lbs and I was carrying about 7 lbs worth of cargo.

How long will the battery last? I did about 21 miles without recharging the battery and using the motor quite a bit. Charge time took about 4-5 hours (as claimed), plenty of time to charge in a 8 hour work day.

So what type of bicycle commuter would benefit from this bike? Bike commuters that don’t really like to arrive sweaty (like myself) to work, commuters who have time constraints or new commuters that don’t have the fitness level to do long or hilly commutes. Besides commuting, this bike is also nice to do long trips to the beach, imagine leaving the car at home and forget about parking hassles! The bike is also a good light grocery getter, simply attach some grocery panniers and you are ready for beer runs.

So what about cons? Well, the only con I found about this bike was its sticker price, at $1,649 the bike is pricey compared to regular bikes but competitively priced with other electric hybrid bikes. However, keep in mind that if you have a long commute and you leave the car at home, this bike will pay for itself in the long run.

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Delivered to my doorstep via Po Campo bike delivery last night – the latest generation rack tote:

As a female bike commuter, I often feel the need to be just one of the guys when it comes to buying practical gear that will perform for the daily haul. But – Po Campo offers the rocking Rack Tote.

[It] attaches easily to your bike rack, stores all your daily needs and is as durable as can be. Adjustable shoulder strap tucks away while riding and reflective side loops hold rear light.

For the next couple of weeks I’ll be testing it and comparing it to the gender-neutral gear. Stay tuned.

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Last fall the folks at SKS sent me a new Chainboard to review. For years I’ve been carefully cuffing my right pant leg but was still getting grease on the cuff — not very stylish and certainly not practical especially in the colder months.

Before the Chainboard, my bike was a lot like most bikes with an exposed chain.

Finally in the winter, I got the Chainboard installed on my commuter and really put it to the test for the winter commutes – and it performed!

On my former commuter I had installed the SKS fenders, so I had high expectations for durability and quality from this aftermarket chainguard system. As SKS says, this part is made of a combination of shock-resistant plastic elements and SKS-Chromoplastics-Technology to give it advantages of being both extremely lightweight with higher stability. It’s also designed to fit most bikes and accommodate both front and rear derailleurs. I’d been seeking some chainguard system comparable to the ones I’d seen on urban Dutch bikes, but was having trouble since I needed it to fit my commuter with its 5-speed cassette.

Now that it’s nearly summer, I have logged quite a few commutes with this Chainboard and it’s still going strong doing what it’s supposed to do – transforming my old Schwinn Worldsport (with 5-speeds) into a bike I can take anywhere without the muss and fuss of pant cuffing. For me, though, old habits die hard and I still often find myself cuffing so as to keep the pant leg from flapping mindlessly in the Chicago wind.

Luckily my friend Alfredo who works as a mechanic assisted with the installation of this accessory. (Disclaimer: While I do not consider myself a star bike mechanic, I do like to think that I could do certain repairs and maintenance when necessary. I do usually default to my local bike shop for their added expertise and efficiency, though.) To properly install the Chainboard, you will need the right tools and have some good bike maintenance knowledge – or simply visit your local bike shop.

When Alfredo first tried to install the Chainboard, he faced a few challenges. I had received a detailed set of installation instructions which clearly state to check the specs of your crank to verify its compatibility with the Chainboard. For my bike, the problem came when trying to install the Chainboard between the bottom bracket shell and the bottom bracket itself and the resulting impact on the spacing for it to fit properly with crankset, and it affected the chain-line. For installation on my particular bike, he simply changed the position of the chainring to align it better and so it wouldn’t brush against the Chainboard. He also had to cut it to at the end to fit the geometry of my bike; the Chainboard comes rather long so that it can adjust to fit nearly any size bike.

From start to finish, the installation is a somewhat laborious process, but well worth it in the end. However, purchasers may want to factor installation costs/time into the cost of this product. My local bike shop would have charged about $35 for the total labor involved: removing the crankset and bottom bracket, replacing them and adjusting the chain-line and finally cutting the piece to fit … plus any adjustment of a front derailleur (which my bike does not have).

Once installed, however, the Chainboard does usually allow for easy access to make adjustments to the chain or derailleurs and keep all components clean. My only difficulty came in the Spring when my stretched out and gritty chain skipped and fell off the chainring; the chain had fallen between the Chainboard and the chainring and just required a bit more patience on my part to get the chain back in place.

My mechanic friend Alfredo’s assessment reaffirms my own – that this Chainboard, despite being plastic, holds up well, does not add much weight, comes in a variety of sizes to fit most chainrings and adapts to nearly any bike; the only drawbacks may be the installation costs and the slightly added difficulty to reach chain if a problem occurs when on the road.

This SKS Chainboard does come in several sizes to fit nearly any bike setup. I got the largest size – 199 mm, 46 – 48 teeth – since my front chainring is a 46.

Now – I have read and heard from others that this Chainboard is ugly and not stylish. Well, my commuter El Toro is black and the all black Chainboard sleekly blends and hides the grease from the chain and the front chainring.

So, beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and I think El Toro looks just fine – and me arriving without greasy clothes or legs is even finer.

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Editorial-RL Policar: Jeremy Yang is a Correspondent on our Sister Site, MtnBikeRiders.com. I had asked him to test/review the Pcych Commuter Bag for BikeCommuters.com.

I’m a mountain biker at heart, but I have enjoyed commuting to work over the last couple of years. My single-speed commuter has a permanent rack mounted to the rear for my hand-me-down panniers. I have a love/hate relationship with my panniers: I love that they hold my stuff but I get a little frustrated when I can’t access something I need mid-ride. Also, my panniers have been known on occasion to fly off the rear of my bike into the middle of the street during my commute to work. Argh.

Pcych Commuter Bag

So, I was pretty psyched to have the opportunity to test out a new bag, the Pcych Commuter bag. The Pcych bag is different than front frame bags as they don’t fit into the front triangle. They actually hang over the top tube and are secured via a ratchet system to the headtube and seat tube along with a velcro strap the keeps the bottom connected.

Would my knees rub? Yes and No.

When I first saw the Pcych Commuter bag, my first concern was for my knees: would my knees rub the bag? The answer, yes and no. Yes, if I filled the Pcych bag to max capacity and release the gussets my knees rub and the bag quickly gets in the way of comfortable pedaling. No, if I was careful in packing the Pcych and did not expand the gussets the bag would only occasionally grace my knee. About the only time I had a lot of difficulty with knee rub was during the standing portions of my ride home. Being on a single-speed, whenever I hit the hills I had to stand and thats when the knees and bag met often.

I say keep the gussets zipped

My other concern with the Pcych Commuter bag was: would it damage my frame? The contact points being the headtube, top tube and seat tube were my main concern, but over the testing period, I realized no discernible rubbing. My paint was not scuffed because the parts of the Pcych bag that actually touched the frame were not abrasive. Over long periods of time, I could potentially see the finish being marred but I could see that with the use of any bag over time.

The contact points are not abrasive

I found the Pcych Commuter bag to be extremely easy to install and detach. The ratchet systems works quickly to tighten the bag to the frame and removing, after figuring out how its done, was quick as well. When I arrived at work, it took me a quick 10 seconds to remove the Pcych bag from the frame and the convenient handle allowed me to comfortably bring the bag into the office. With the panniers, there was never a good place to hold it and I was always holding them awkwardly as I entered and left the office.

Great handle for carrying the bag into and out of the office

Although I was already at this stage when using panniers, having the Pcych bag meant that I was not carrying any weight on my shoulders and back. This is always a plus as I am a sweat-er. The Pcych bag had another benefit in comparison to panniers: I could get rid of the “permanent” rack. The rack has always been the downside to the usefulness of panniers. They also kept me from keeping a rear brakes on the bike. Using the Pcych bag meant that I could remove the rear rack, which also happened to be quite ugly… I mean utilitarian.

Using the Pcych bag meant I could get rid of the rear rack

Putting the weight on the bike, even from the back of the back via panniers and moving it to the middle of the bike via the Pcych Commuter bag, does change the handling of the bike to a degree. For the most part, I was commuting with my 15″ laptop, a change of clothing, lunch and my wallet/keys/phone in the Pcych bag and although not much it did change the center of gravity. Not in a bad way, just a notice-able way.

Lots of pockets and it fit my 15″ laptop with ease. I would do away with a couple of the pen holders though (4 on this side, two more on the other).

I was very impressed by a couple of nice touches that I have not mentioned including the myriad of pockets within the bag and the two stretchy pockets on the outside. The pockets were very handy and the thoughtful water resistant pocket was a nice touch as it easily fit my oversized Palm Treo (about the size of a Blackberry but much girth-ier). One thing I didn’t need were 6 pen holders though. Two or three would be fine.

The shiny pocket on the right can be zipped up. The combination of being zipped up and the material make for a water resistant area in the bag.

The piping was reflective which is great for night time riding and the zippers were large and easy to access but did clang lightly during my ride. The straps that came vertically from the top of the inside of the bag did a great job securing my cargo within and the little vents found on the top left and top right of the bag are a nice touch aesthetically but I am concerned that when it rains during my commute my goodies inside will get wet as well.

With the Pcych Commuter bag, I enjoy the weight off my back and the back of the bike.

The Pcych Commuter bag is a well thought out small commuter bag. As such, I would recommend the Pcych because you do not have to purchase any other attachments to install the bag to your bike and you get to keep the weight off your shoulders thereby avoiding the dreaded sweaty back. The well thought out pockets and handle make for easy transport of your valuables both on and off the bike.

Traget Price: Around $100…give or take a few bucks.

If you’re interested in the PCYCH, you can email Lee Gomez at customerservice@pcych.com for more information.

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